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New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

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Gerard Butler jokes he had to get out of his pyjamas for live-action dragon film

Butler stars in the remake of How To Train Your Dragon alongside actors including Nick Frost.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter star Nick Frost reveals his goals for revival series

'Hot Fuzz' actor Nick Frost has reflected on the idea of emulating the late Robbie Coltrane when he takes on the role of Hagrid in 'Harry Potter'.

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Harry Potter has cast Harry, Ron and Hermione – good luck to them, they’re going to need it

COMMENT: It sounds like the acting gig of the century. But, asks Phil Harrison, will the rebooted Harry Potter series end in tears for its young stars?

The Independent UK

Who are the new Harry Potter child actors? HBO casts leads for reboot

Child actors can expect their lives to be transformed by the coveted roles

The Independent UK

Harry Potter: Every actor cast in the new HBO TV adaptation

The show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027

The Independent UK

New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

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Netflix just got a forgotten sci-fi comedy movie that reunites the stars of 'Shaun of the Dead' — and it's rocketing up the top 10

"Paul" has just landed on Netflix, and this Simon Pegg and Nick Frost sci-fi comedy is an enjoyable road trip movie full of nerdy nods.

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Nick Frost faces backlash over casting in Harry Potter TV series

Nick Frost has been inundated with messages from angry fans who are against him joining the 'Harry Potter' TV series in light of author J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments.

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Harry Potter and the Supreme Court Ruling — will the new cast be tainted by association?

The new HBO show cast announcement has been overshadowed by its executive producer’s views

Evening Standard

John Lithgow ‘very intimidated’ to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

The 79-year-old said he would ‘do my best’ in the role.

Evening Standard

“Shame On You”: Nick Frost’s Instagram Flooded With Hate After Joining Harry Potter Reboot

"Turning comments off."

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Harry Potter TV cast: Meet the stars in new JK Rowling series

The new Harry Potter cast has been unveiled, but many stars are facing backlash for joining a project associated with author JK Rowling

Evening Standard

HBO’s Harry Potter Remake Confirms A Bunch Of New Cast Members, Including One Returner

The remake will even include characters not featured in the OG films

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HBO’s Official Cast Announcement For New Harry Potter Show Gets Mixed Reactions

"Cautiously optimistic."

Euronews

Harry Potter TV show announces first cast members

A lot of guessing and speculation can be put to rest, as HBO has made its first official casting announcement for some of the wizarding world...

The Independent UK

All the celebrities set to star in the new Harry Potter TV series

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The Independent UK

Nick Frost, John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu confirmed as Harry Potter TV cast

The series will feature a brand new cast while staying authentic to the original books.

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The Guardian - UK

HBO reveals first part of Harry Potter TV cast, including Dumbledore and Hagrid

John Lithgow confirmed in Dumbledore role, with Paapa Essiedu playing Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid

The Independent UK

Harry Potter series reveals stars who’ll play McGonagall, Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid

Casting rumours have circled about HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation for months

The Guardian - UK

Black Cab review – Nick Frost on outstanding form in creepy taxi-driving Brit horror

Though the narrative goes the long way round, there are plenty of strong performances and good ideas to keep this journey interesting

TechRadar

Harry Potter TV show: everything we know so far about the upcoming HBO adaptation

The Harry Potter TV show began filming in mid-2025 – here's everything we know about the HBO show's looming arrival.

Evening Standard

Nick Frost 'nearing deal' to play Hagrid in new Harry Potter TV show

The actor-comedian would join John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu who are set or in negotiations to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape

Total Film

Shaun of the Dead star Nick Frost is playing one of the most beloved Harry Potter characters for the new HBO TV show

Nick Frost is joining the Harry Potter TV show in a major role as production progresses

The Independent UK

Harry Potter series close to casting much-loved star as Hagrid

The role was famously played by Robbie Coltrane in the Harry Potter films

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